PL-900 Certification: Power Platform Fundamentals

Jun 29, 2024

PL-900 Certification: Power Platform Fundamentals

Introduction

  • Speaker: Jonathan Silva
  • Topic: PL-900 certification from Microsoft and its benefits for working with the Power Platform.
  • Main Argument: The PL-900 exam is worthwhile for those aspiring to work with the Power Platform.

Overview of the PL-900 Exam

  • Purpose: Provides a certification in the fundamentals of the Power Platform.
  • Key Components: Cover the basics of the five applications within the Power Platform: Dataverse, Connectors, AI Builder.
  • Relevance: Understanding the integration with Azure SQL database, Dynamics 365, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and other connectors.

Exam Requirements

  • Fundamental Knowledge: Power Platform basics, components, and their integration.
  • Core Measurables:
    • Dataverse: Environments, Solutions, Security, Logic.
    • Integration with other Microsoft tools like Azure, Dynamics 365, Teams, and SharePoint.
    • Standalone Applications: Power Apps, Power BI, Power Automate.
    • Other Tools: CoPilot Studio (formerly Power Virtual Agent), Power Pages.

Study Resources

  • Microsoft Learn Page: Contains skills measured, practice exam, study guide.
  • Pragmatic Works Training: Offers an on-demand learning profile that includes a comprehensive review course covering:
    • Foundational Components: Connectors, Dataverse, Administrative sections.
    • Detailed Reviews: Power Apps (Canvas and Model-driven apps), Power Automate (Cloud and Desktop Flows), CoPilot Studio, Power Pages, AI Builder.
    • Practice Tools: CT XP for real-life question practice, explanations for answers.

CT XP Features

  • Functionality:
    • Real-life practice questions with explanations.
    • Personalized feedback on correctness of answers.
    • Competency tracking for continuous improvement.
    • Redeem and review questions to enhance understanding.
  • Example:
    • Practice exams with narrated questions and guided explanations.

Benefits of Certification

  • Career Opportunities: Numerous job listings related to Power Platform skills (Power BI consultant, SharePoint admin, Power Platform analyst).
  • Pathway: PL-900 as an entry-level certification for more advanced specializations in Power Platform.

Conclusion

  • Recommendation: PL-900 is essential for foundational understanding and career advancement in the Power Platform field.
  • Offer: Discount on Pragmatic Works On-Demand Learning subscription with code: jonathan4 for 40% off.

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